Steve Vai

Some call them 'Guitar Gods' while others call them 'shredders'. Regardless these guitarists can play! Who do you feel is the best of the bunch?

SMG Poll: Who is the Greatest Rock Guitarist?

September 23, 2011

Some call them ‘Guitar Gods’ while others call them ‘shredders’. Regardless these guitarists can play! Who do you feel is the best of the bunch?

Polls

Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads, Slash, Steve Vai

The fourth mode of the major key is the Lydian mode, and is named after the ancient lydians who were at their height of power around 600 B.C. The Lydians were the first people to use gold and silver coins as a form of currency, so it's no wonder that this mode sounds so rich and exotic.

SMG Guitar Lesson #15: Lydian Mode

August 15, 2011

The fourth mode of the major key is the Lydian mode, and is named after the ancient lydians who were at their height of power around 600 B.C. The Lydians were the first people to use gold and silver coins as a form of currency, so it’s no wonder that this mode sounds so rich […]

Features, Guitar Lessons

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The features are top notch and are well put together. The onboard pre-amps are well balanced and are easy to dial in with the simple two band EQ. The Neck is fast and with the cutaway, higher frets are easy to get to. The action is low with no buzzing and perfect intonation.

SMG REVIEW: Ibanez Euphoria Steve Vai Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar

July 25, 2011

The features are top notch and are well put together. The onboard pre-amps are well balanced and are easy to dial in with the simple two band EQ. The Neck is fast and with the cutaway, higher frets are easy to get to. The action is low with no buzzing and perfect intonation.